Cecilia Mitchell grew up in Montclair, NJ, where she devoted her time training at Sharron Miller’s Academy for the Performing Arts and performing around her community. For four years Mitchell was a part of the Performance Workshop Ensemble, a chosen group of qualified dancers who gave back to the community through the art of dance in educational concerts. Mitchell recently graduated with a BA in Dance performance from Stockton University in May 2022 and is currently teaching, choreographing & free lancing on the east coast. She has trained in many styles including modern (Horton, Graham, and Limón), Ballet, Jazz, Musical Theater, Hip-Hop, Umfundalai, West African, Jazz, Contemporary and Improvisation. At her university, she was heavily involved in the Stockton Dance Company where she had the opportunity to work with faculty and guest artists Caroline Fermin, Tiffany Mills, Meredith Rainy, Salena Pettaway and Lauren Putty White. Recently, she studied abroad in Thessaloniki, Greece and performed at the Early Jewish Agricultural Settlements Exhibition. Mitchell has had many experiences with choreographing and teaching, and she continues to expand her personal repertory as well as a growing passion for dance performance and education. Mitchell attended the Bates Dance Festival in July 2022 and has performed professionally at the Koresh Artist Showcase, Putty Dance Project and Alma Dance Company.